SMART VIERA® 65" Class S60 Series Full HD Plasma TV (64.7" Diag.)

TC-P65S60

Features

1080p Full HD Resolution

With an S60 Series Smart VIERA HDTV, all your favorite content is rendered with stunning, Full HD clarity. Sports, movies, HD programming — even your personal photos and videos — will look their absolute best. Bigger really is better, with Smart VIERA Full HD resolution.

Swipe & Share 2.0

With Swipe & Share 2.0, it's easier than ever to transfer your favorite content from your smartphone or tablet to your big screen TV to enjoy with family and friends. Just a simple swipe of a finger and your photos, videos or music are transmitted wirelessly from your mobile device to your Smart VIERA HDTV. You can also swipe content 'back' to your mobile device, making it quick and easy to add new content and take it with you wherever you go.

Requires a wireless LAN connection

Requires VIERA remote 2 installed in smart device

Supports iOS 5.0.01 or later, Android 4.0 or later versions

600 Hz Sub-Field Drive

Panasonic's unique image analysis technology converts the motion in each scene into data, which can then be processed for optimum sharpness and clarity. The result is crisp, clear images even during high speed action scenes.

Online Movies

Now you can watch your favorite movies and dramas whenever it's convenient for you. Search Hulu PLUS, Netflix and other services quickly and easily to find the titles you want.

Wireless LAN Built-In

Thanks to built-in Wi-Fi, no additional equipment is needed to connect your VIERA TV with an existing wireless router on your home network. The TV will automatically detect available networks and take you through an easy setup process.

Electronic Touch Pen (optional accessory)

Our innovative Touch Pen allows you to interact with the TV in a variety of ways. You can use the screen as a virtual whiteboard and write memos to other members of the household. You can also edit pictures by adding captions or drawing right on the image. It's also great for playing games and operating apps.

VIERA remote 2

VIERA remote 2 is a free app, available for download from any iOS or Android app store, that lets you use your smartphone or tablet device as a remote control for the TV, allowing you to not only change channels, inputs and adjust volume, but also adjust settings like Color, Brightness or Contrast. It also lets you use your mobile device as a second screen to view personal videos or pictures loaded to the TV via SD slot or USB port. Now you can share content with friends and family on your mobile device, even while broadcast programming continues to play on the big screen.

Requires iOS 5.0.1 or later, and Android

Requires a wireless LAN connection.

Media Player — Easily Play Content Saved in a Variety of Formats

You can easily transfer content from a USB device to enjoy on the big screen. You can add frames and other effects to your photos and videos, and create slideshows complete with background music. A wide variety of formats are supported, so you can listen to PC-based music files and view web movies right on your TV.

Applicable formats vary depending on the model.

DLNA — A Home Network Linking Your Entire House

A DLNA-compatible VIERA makes it easier than ever to enjoy your personal content by linking all of your devices in a smart home network. Now you can access the content stored on other devices on the network, regardless of where they're located in your home, and view them on your Smart VIERA TV.

Environment-Friendly Panel — Mercury and Lead Free

Panasonic is committed to making our products friendlier to the environment. In line with this commitment, all VIERA plasma display panels are free of both lead and mercury. This reduces the impact on the environment years down the road when the TV is recycled or retired from use.

Long Panel Life — For Years of Beautiful Images

One important way consumers can protect the environment is by choosing high-quality products and taking care of them so they last for a long time. A high-quality VIERA HDTV can help. Thanks to design innovations, our plasma panels last for up to 100,000 hours before the brightness decreases by half. That's more than 30 years of viewing 8 hours a day!

This measurement is based on the time taken for the brightness of the panel to reduce to half of its maximum level. The time taken to reach this level may vary depending on the image content and the environment where the TV is used. Image retention and malfunctions are not taken into account.

Automatic Power Save

Smart VIERA HDTVs are engineered to be eco-responsible. They conserve energy by automatically adjusting brightness depending on room conditions, and by powering down after brief periods of inactivity.

Reviews

TC-P65S60 is rated
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Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
Picture PerfectI love the picture on this Plasma TV. Couldn't be happier with my choice. Originally I was shopping for a 70" TV to replace my 60" LED however I wanted to go back to Plasma which I've owned in the past. I feel the Plasma screens have the best picture. Well the largest Plasma I could find is the 65" Panasonic, so I was willing to give up 5" to go back to Plasma. I didn't want 3D or a lot of smart TV features (I use a Panasonic Home Theater System for that) so this TV fit all my needs. Out of the box this TV has excellent preset picture choices, I preferred the cinema mode and don't use the automatic dimming feature which I feel is too dark. I also did the user adjustment settings or calibration that I found on the internet however these setting are almost identical to the cinema mode can't really tell any difference. This model does not have antireflection technology that the more expensive models have so you need to be careful with lighting reflecting on the screen, my lighting is placed where it won't reflect. I feel you can't get a better picture for the money, sound system is better than i thought it would be. Extremely satisfied.

Date published: 2013-12-10

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
Another Great Plasma From PanasonicThis is my fourth Panasonic Plasma. My first is still the TV we watch every day and the picture is still fantastic. I was impressed with the speed in which Panasonic delivered the TV and the delivery guys were very willing to carry it downstairs and set it up. I am an audio / video enthusiast and picture quality is of great importance to me. I bought this set for my neighbor who was also trying to work within a limited budget. I believe it would be hard to find a better combination of picture and features at this price. My neighbor is very happy with this TV and very appreciative of my recommendation. Highly recommended.

Date published: 2013-09-26

Rated 2 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
Good PriceThis TV has a great picture and is easy to use. The only issue with this Panasonic TV is the buzzing. I'm an IT analyst/technology guru so I know electronics and research everything. The buzzing problem stems from the scan board so I had it replaced, but it still has an obnoxious buzzing. It will get louder with a white screen and quieter with dark screens. Otherwise I love Panasonic plasmas I've had four of them, but my others didn't have the buzzing. I'm now up in the air if I should recommend them anymore.

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What should I do if the front Power indicator LED light is blinking?

1. Unplug the TV's power cord.
2. Unplug all cables.
3. Power the TV using a different power outlet (do not use a power strip or surge protector).

If the problem persists, consider having the TV serviced. Click here for Panasonic Service Locator.

Note: Count how many times the LED light blinks. This can help a technician troubleshoot the problem.

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What should I do if my TV will not turn on and the power indicator LED is not flashing?

Follow these troubleshooting steps:

Make sure your TV's power cord is plugged into an electrical outlet.

Make sure the electrical outlet the TV is plugged into has power by testing known working device in that outlet.

After verifying the TV is plugged into a working outlet, try pressing the [POWER] button on the TV instead of the TV remote.

If the outlet is working and the TV will not turn on after pressing the [POWER] button on the TV, please consider having the unit serviced.Click here for Panasonic Service Locator.

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I can access other Apps on my TV, but cannot access Netflix. How can I fix this?

Symptoms:

When the Netflix app is selected, the Netflix splash screen appears, then Netflix closes and returns to the VIERA Cast home screen, Network Services screen, or HOME screen.

When the Netflix app is selected, "Unable to Connect to Netflix. Please Try Again Later" is displayed

Netflix can be accessed, but when a title is selected, "Unable to Play This Title Right Now. Please Try Again Later" is displayed.

Netflix can be accessed, a title can be selected, but during playback the picture blanks out, buffers, or freezes frequently.

Additional Information:

Network applications on Panasonic products are only accessible on networks with high speed internet access.

Suggested Solution:

Power the Netflix ready device on and allow at least 90 seconds for it to connect to the network before performing a Connection Test.

Once the Connection Test has passed, attempt to open the Netflix application. If the Netflix application fails to open, manually change the Primary DNS settings to 8.8.8.8 and the Secondary DNS to 8.8.4.4. If there is only one DNS setting available, change it to 8.8.8.8 (click here for a TV network troubleshooting tutorial.)

Once the DNS has been changed, perform another Connection Test.

Once the Connection Test has passed, attempt to open the Netflix application.

If none of your applications can be accessed, unplug the power cord of your modem or router for at least 10 seconds.This will reboot your modem or router.

If the Netflix application still fails to open, try another network application. If other applications function properly but Netflix does not click here for Netflix Help Center or call Netflix customer support at 1-866-716-0414.

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Where can I buy parts and accessories for my Panasonic television?

Television Parts and Accessories may be located by clicking here for the Shop Panasonic site TV Accesories or clicking here for the Encompass site.

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The power light on the TV is on steady, but I do not have a picture, sound or both?

This could be caused by a few factors:

First check to ensure your TV is selected to the correct input (Source). If you are watching cable or satellite, following the cable from that device to the back of your TV. If it is connected to antenna, HDMI 1/2/3, component or video you must also have the TV input select to match that connection. On the remote push the input button to check what source is selected on your TV. Very important, you must ensure your cable box or satellite unit is turned on. On some cable and satellite boxes, you may get audio with no picture if the box is turned off. If this does not resolve your issue, you may require service. Click here for Panasonic Service Locator.

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How do I label my TV inputs?

If you wish to label your television inputs such as TV, Cable, DVD, Satellite, etc please consult your operating instructions for exact mapping. Generally, these setting are located in the menu, under submenu “Setup”. Most TVs come with a preprogrammed list of options that can be selected.

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Some of my TV inputs or the Label are greyed out or missing, how do I activate them?

If you are missing a input selection or it is greyed out, most likely it has been selected to “Not Used” in the Menu, under the submenu “Setup” under “ Edit Labels. Consult your operating instructions for the exact mapping for your television.

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How can I tell if my Plasma TV is able to connect to the internet or is a smart TV?

Many of our Plasma TVs are equipped with the ability to access internet apps. A quick way to check to see if your television has internet capability is to check the menu and look for a submenu label “Network” If you do not have this menu selection, unfortunately your model is not a smart TV.

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Who should I contact if I smell a burning smell or see sparking around my TV?